Tomato Fritters
Servings 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 dash basil dried
- 1 dash oregano dried
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 large tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 to 6 tbs water optional
- oil for deep-fat frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Gently stir in tomato, onion, cheese, jalapeno, and garlic just until moistened. If the batter seems thick, add water 1 Tablespoon at a time to thin it slightly until it loosens up and mixes easily.
- In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Tomato Fritters
I got the basic recipe for these fritters from a friend, then I tweaked it for my family's tastes. It's one of our very favorite things in the summer. We love them right after they've been fried when they're still hot and crispy.
